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Special Features
- Through Fresh Eyes: The Making of Step Up 2
- Outlaws of hip hop - meet the "410"
- Robert Hoffman video prank
- 8 deleted scenes
- Music videos
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
When life throws you curveballs, lemons, or closed doors, there's just one solution: Dance! Step Up 2 The Streets is a worthy entry into the inspirational dance-it-out film lexicon, with moves, choreography, and music that sometimes seem to defy even gravity. The spunky young heroine is Andie, played with sass and amazing dance talent by Briana Evigan (daughter of hardworking TV actor Greg Evigan). Andie's from one of Baltimore's grittiest neighborhoods, but her dance ability--forged in fire on the streets of Baltimore--lands her in a prestigious performing arts school, where she struggles to fit in even as her schoolmates are awed by her talent. With a nod to Love Story, our working-class heroine catches the eye of a privileged boy, Chase (Robert Hoffman), who's captivated by Andie's dance chops and genuine heart. Andie's fierce sense of self helps ground the film. At one point she lectures Chase, "Look, the streets is about where you're from. It's not some school talent show. There's no spring floors. There's no spotlights!" But the true star of the film is its amazing dance sequences, and the talented cast works the moves for all they're worth. The supercharged soundtrack features Plies (with Akon) and a couple of excellent Missy Elliott tracks. Ready? Hit it! --A.T. Hurley
Product Description
When rebellious street dancer Andie lands at the elite Maryland School of the Arts, she finds herself fighting to fit in while also trying to hold onto her old life. When she joins forces with the schools hottest dancer, Chase, to form a crew of classmate outcasts to compete in Baltimore s underground dance battle The Streets, she ultimately finds a way to live her dream while building a bridge between her two separate worlds.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This movie was definitely better than the first one. The dancing, acting, and plot line were all much more interesting and convincing. I liked how they tied it into the first film while introducing a completely new cast. I saw this movie three times in the theater and cannot wait for it to come out on DVD!
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
Everything about this film FAR exceeds the first in the series. First of all, the actors are way more talented, in both their dancing and acting skills. Where Channig Tatum was practically robotic in the original, Rob Hoffman is charming and funny. Brianna also adds a good element, because where Nora was the goody two shoes, Brianna's more tough, and fights for what she wants. And the dance sequences will absolutely blow you away. Rather than looking overly rehearsed, the moves come across as smooth and amazing. The plot as a whole seems to be less cliche-y as well.
I think that this is a movie that anyone can enjoy, but it seems that people are split on which is better. Some think the first is better, while others prefer this newer, more hip version. Either way, this movie is DEFINITELY worth checking out!
I think that this is a movie that anyone can enjoy, but it seems that people are split on which is better. Some think the first is better, while others prefer this newer, more hip version. Either way, this movie is DEFINITELY worth checking out!
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Saddled with a screenplay that wouldn't earn a passing grade in a Cinema 101 course, "Step Up 2 the Streets" is an urban fairy tale about an orphaned crew dancer (Briana Evigan) from the 'hood who is accepted into the Maryland School of the Arts. But can she find a home with the assortment of geeks, preppies and classically-trained arty types who attend the school? And can she succeed as a student without turning her back on her "homies" from the old neighborhood? Or will she be forced to form her own crew from dancers at the school to compete with the Big Boys out on the streets?
You can write the script yourself, but the key selling-point of this sequel to "Step Up" - sort of a mash-up of "Fame," "Footloose" and "School of Rock" - is clearly not the storytelling but the dancing. And in that respect it delivers the goods. So ignore the predictable plotting, the tinny dialogue, the corny inspirational speeches, the wafer-thin characters, the obligatory montage sequences and the amateurish acting, and simply revel in the moves, street-dance or otherwise, that permeate the film. It's not much in the way of compensation, I know, but at least it's better than nothing.
You can write the script yourself, but the key selling-point of this sequel to "Step Up" - sort of a mash-up of "Fame," "Footloose" and "School of Rock" - is clearly not the storytelling but the dancing. And in that respect it delivers the goods. So ignore the predictable plotting, the tinny dialogue, the corny inspirational speeches, the wafer-thin characters, the obligatory montage sequences and the amateurish acting, and simply revel in the moves, street-dance or otherwise, that permeate the film. It's not much in the way of compensation, I know, but at least it's better than nothing.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
A gift just like the other titles of this type
Never watched this particular movie. This is not my normal type of film, but I bought the other parts for my Granddaughter!
Published 12 days ago by Russ J
There's this one great part
Where the girl wears the belly shirt. That's awesome. That's always my favorite part of this movie.
I prefer the style breakdancing to the power moves, it has plenty of both. Read more
I prefer the style breakdancing to the power moves, it has plenty of both. Read more
Published 19 days ago by Will probably get super-cancer from drinking more DIet Coke per day than any human being on Earth
Great movie but the first 1st was better
I saw this in the theaters at first and later watched it again on DVD. It was a pretty good movie, but I just felt like it was the same story as the first one. Read more
Published 20 days ago by S. Der
step up 2 the streets
It had a few scratches on it which caused it not to play the first time. Cleaned it and it was good.
Published 1 month ago by sargemom1
Dazzling Dance Scenes Define Step Up 2!
"Step Up 2: The Streets" is a sequel to "Step Up". This movie features different characters, but continues similar themes of urban teens navigating relationships and expressing... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Sean Currie (hypestyle@yahoo.com)
Just keeps on making your toes tap.
This movie is such a great look at how the youth of today have truly make a sport of street dancing, and to do it to make a competitive sport of it just amazes me. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Ellen F. Dodd
Great
The movie arived in just a couple of days and was just as described. Plus it was a pretty good price
Published 5 months ago by Alli
Good movie
I enjoyed watching this movie. I like how they tied it to the first just a little bit. It could have had a deeper plot, but then the dancing would not have been as much fun. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Crystal
Love this movie and I hate hip-hop
I really hate hip-hop music but was so bored I turned on ABC Family and watched this movie. There is somewhat of a plot and the acting isn't bad. Read more
Published 7 months ago by J. Miller
Excellent
Excellent quality!! Buy at Amazon.com is always fun and safe, meeting a variety of articles and the quality of these is excellent, plus security and speed of service is... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Ana B Muralles
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